Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles

Round barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles

England
List entry 1003979
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Norfolk. The barrow forms part of a broader landscape of prehistoric burial activity in the region, typical of the ritual and mortuary practices of Bronze Age communities in East Anglia. As a round barrow, the monument would have functioned as a burial mound, potentially containing cremated or inhumed remains along with grave goods reflective of the status and beliefs of the interred individual or community. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England, indicating its recognised archaeological and historical importance to the understanding of prehistoric Norfolk.

Round barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003979. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles?

Round barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003979.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles?

Round barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003979.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Wilby Warren, Eccles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork on Wilby Warren (0.4 km), Tumulus W of Leader's Spinney (0.8 km), Buckenham Priory and Castle site (2.7 km).

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